Rugby Union News

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will seek to mirror elements of New Zealand’s approach to Super Rugby rest while plotting a precarious path to this year’s World Cup. The Super season, …

Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle admits it may take up to two months to replace axed Wallabies attack coach Stephen Larkham, lending weight to speculation of a move for Scotland …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has described Michael Cheika as a “Mickey Mouse” Wallabies coach and delivered a damning verdict on his emotional frailties. Hansen was speaking at a fundraising …

The Wallabies have begun the search for a new attack coach, with Stephen Larkham being axed by head coach Michael Cheika and becoming the fall guy for a disastrous 2018. …

Stephen Larkham has been axed as Wallabies assistant coach by Michael Cheika, eight months out from the Rugby World Cup. The World Cup-winning former Wallabies five-eighth says he and coach …

Eddie Jones insists England have the resources to cover for the loss of Maro Itoje as a cloud hovers over the lock’s participation in the remainder of the Six Nations. …

Bernard Foley wants clarity around plans to rest him and fellow Wallabies from Super Rugby games ahead of this year’s World Cup. It is understood Rugby Australia has begun discussions …

England are improving but are nowhere near their best, coach Eddie Jones said after they put last year’s disappointing Six Nations behind them with a thumping 32-20 victory over holders …

A resurgent England have upset Six Nations champions Ireland, handing Joe Schmidt a first ever home defeat in the championship with a resounding 32-20 victory that blew the tournament wide …

England have beaten Ireland 32-20 in their opening Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium. England stole a decisive late march with Henry Slade bagging the visitors’ third try, racing …

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw says his side can ill afford a repeat of the late slump they suffered against Italy in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield when they take …

Blair Kinghorn has scored a hat-trick of tries as Scotland opened their Six Nations campaign with a 33-20 defeat of Italy. Stuart Hogg and Chris Harris got Scotland’s other tries …

A touted annual global championship has the in-principle support of all 12 leading rugby nations according to Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle, who hopes the initiative doesn’t lose steam amid …

Wales have fought back from 16-0 down at halftime to beat a typically inconsistent France 24-19 in a compelling opening Six Nations rugby match and claim their 10th win in …

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has lauded the yeoman service of halfback Nick Phipps and hopes he can produce his best rugby before leaving for the English club game. Phipps and …

Far from the emotion-charged atmosphere of his last match, Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto made an low-key return to rugby in Ballarat as the Queensland Reds took on Melbourne in a …

Quade Cooper has taken revenge on his former Super Rugby side with the Melbourne Rebels getting the better of the Queensland Reds in their pre-season trial at Ballarat. Cooper’s Rebels …

The Waratahs were found wanting late in their opening trial match of the Super Rugby season, going down 59-38 to the Highlanders in Alexandra. The Kiwi side ran in nine …